Is factory hornady 7 PRC ammo still slow?

[Fullbore1912]

I have a build in the works and I want to shoot factory ammo but it isn't worth it to me if it's still shooting slow.

 

[Maurygold]

Shooting 100 fps faster isn’t worth reloading over. Consistency in ammo is much more valuable than pure speed

Sincerely: someone who shoots a 19” 300 win mag at 2650

 

[Fullbore1912]

Shooting 100 fps faster isn’t worth reloading over. Consistency in ammo is much more valuable than pure speed

Sincerely: someone who shoots a 19” 300 win mag at 2650

I understand that. But the speed is what is going to fill my specific need.

 

[Maurygold]

I understand that. But the speed is what is going to fill my specific need.

Why do you believe that? I shoot a 215 at 2650 out to 1100 yards 3-4 times a month.

 

[Baron23]

I have a build in the works and I want to shoot factory ammo but it isn't worth it to me if it's still shooting slow.

What is too slow...too slow for what???

 

[ma smith]

Can't you just get other loadings of the same bullets, eg Federal is loading the Hornady 175 eld-x, and its currently in stock at midway.

Federal Premium 7mm PRC Ammo 175 Grain Hornady ELD-X Polymer Tip Box

Real-world hunts are unpredictable, and we don’t get to choose where game appears. Be ready to make any shot and deliver tag-filling terminal...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[6brshooter]

I bought some horn 180eldm ammo from a member here, along with his 7prc that he just had built. Not sure on the ammo date of manufacturer, assuming he bought it after may. I cannot say how long it sit on a shelf before he bought it, though. It chronos 2870fps out of a 26" pva barrel. My handloads with 184 bergers and 70gr h1000 cruise along at 3025fps and shoot better.

 

[nocoolname]

This was Hornady 175 ELD-X and the Federal loaded with 175 ELD-X out of a 22" proof carbon barrel. Bought the ammo first of November. The slower is of course the hornady. The federal also grouped a little better.

Edit: pics not showing up. Hornady avg was 2765fps over 5 shots, federal was 2950 fps.